Bayern Munich Frauen grind out professional win against Mainz

Bayern Munich Frauen got their first home win in their first home game of the season.

The Frauen had not played at the FC Bayern Campus all throughout preseason, and had two away games to start the season. Now, finally returning home, the team defeated Mainz 05 2-0 in the Bundesliga to maintain their strong start.

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Bundesliga newcomers Mainz did not make it easy for Bayern, though. Digging their heels in deep, Bayern had to sweat and toil for their first goal, which did not arrive until late in the first half. Klara Bühl’s cross was just kept alive by Linda Dallmann, who squared it for Giulia Gwinn to smash into the roof of the net. It was Gwinn’s first game back from her shoulder surgery.

There was another newcomer in the second half, this one much longer overdue. Lena Oberdorf made her first appearance of the season after her ACL injury, her first appearance since last October. Sarah Mattner also made her professional debut for Bayern when she came on alongside Oberdorf.

Despite the overwhelming depth in quality, Mainz still held firm, and Bayern had to wait until stoppage time to fully exhale. Bühl got her second assist of the day when her corner found Vanessa Gilles, who headed home to seal the result.

The result means that Bayern have equaled their record of 44 Bundesliga games unbeaten. Bayern’s next game will come this Sunday when they face Freiburg at the Campus.

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